Cornville AZ (May 23, 2017) – On May 22, 2017, at approximately 10:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a motorcycle collision on Cornville Road east of Highway 89, Cornville. Deputies spoke to at least one witness who provided some initial details.
The rider, 31-year-old Luke Miller from Rimrock, was travelling east on Cornville Road in the switchback (milepost 3) section of the roadway. Miller apparently failed to negotiate a curve, lost control of the motorcycle and slid across the westbound lane into the guardrail. He was not wearing a helmet and found near his motorcycle with severe head injuries.
Medical personnel arrived and he was eventually transported to the Verde Valley Medical Center. Miller could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Next of kin were notified.
The investigation is ongoing and a cause determination is, in part, pending results of an autopsy and toxicology tests.
No other vehicles were involved.